Torts

PRE-ORDER This authoritative guide provides a thorough analysis of the creation, enforcement, and resolution of liens that arise from tort claims, offering essential insight into both statutory and common-law lien rights.

General and specific causation experts can play a crucial role in liability litigation. In this session, you will learn about the role of the causation expert, how to select which type of expert is appropriate for your case, how each expert conducts their work, what conclusions they are qualified to reach, and what approach plaintiff’s and defense attorneys should take with these witnesses.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Deposing physicians and medical experts is a critical part of discovery. This session covers the goals of these depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, how to prepare effectively, how to identify relevant medical experts, questioning strategies, and how to obtain or challenge key evidence and opinions.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Learn the best practices for obtaining, evaluating, and presenting medical evidence to support and maximize damages in personal injury cases. This session also explores effective use of treating physicians, methods for countering common defense strategies, and practical advice on how to build a compelling case to support your client's damages..
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Pleadings are the starting blocks of litigation. Any attorney prosecuting or defending claims against medical professionals needs to know how to make a strong first impression in a lawsuit. This session addresses a key issue relating to pleadings: The certificate of merit that is necessary under 735 ILCS 5/2-622 to bring any healing art malpractice claim.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Learn best practices for proving and defending PTSD claims, assessing damages, and navigating complex causation issues. Attendees also gain insights into plaintiff and defense perspectives when it comes to evaluating and working on cases involving mental and emotional injuries in the personal injury context.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Expert witnesses are commonplace in numerous types of litigation ranging from personal injury cases to business litigation. Numerous issues can arise in the engagement and work with an expert witness that can become problematic as a case proceeds to trial.

This program provides the latest perspectives on a variety of topics involving the use of medical evidence at trial. Both Plaintiff’s attorneys and those defending against claims will find something of interest. Topics addressed include: PTSD claims in personal injury law; Certificates of Merit; Using respondents; and Deposing physicians and experts.

Bundle of 7 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.

This course provides an overview of the activities that occur before a personal injury case ever gets to trial.

This course addresses the issues faced by attorneys when they are required to obtain court approval of a settlement on behalf of personal injury client who has died or in Wrongful Death Act case. The presentation will cover the interplay between the Wrongful Death Act, Survival Statute, and Probate Act.

Learn to recognize when your clients, or potential clients, need the services of a personal injury attorney. This course presents situations and factors that indicate when you may need to refer a case, and how to do so ethically.